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Minutes for the City Council meeting on December 2, 1991
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 2, 1991
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all the aldermen.
The minutes of November 18, 1991, were approved as mailed on motion of Mr. Strauser seconded by Mr. Stricklin. All voted aye.
Boy-Scout Troop Four (4) was in attendance and welcomed by Mayor Brodell.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez. R-1 to R-3 Gray Hills Sub)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to amend the ordinance form lots two (2) and three (3) to read just lot three (3). A roll call vote was taken with all Aldermen voting aye. Mr. Shelton moved seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance as amended with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a nine to three vote with all the Aldermen voting nay except for Mr. Stricklin, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Sanderson who voted aye.
The following ordinance was on third reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2269-WARDS TO ESTABLISH NEW WARD BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO.
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Strauser for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given number 2369.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to amend the ordinance to delete the words “except for the City Attorney”. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Strauser to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton for the adoption of the ordinance as amended with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given number 2370.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION EQUIPMENT
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to further suspend the rules and place on third and final reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given number 2371.
Mr. Hannah offered the following ordinance for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A MODEL 3761-69GA, 4 PEN 8" POLYGRAPH MACHINE
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to further suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans for the adoption of the ordinance with the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given number 2372.
The following bids were up for review:
91:38 - Police Uniform Cleaning Police Department.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
91:39 - Pest Control - All Departments
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to accept the low bid meeting specifications. All voted aye.
The following appointments were recommended by Mayor Brodell:
(A) Bob Troutt to Airport Commission with the term to expire April l6, 1993. Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to approve the appointment. All voted aye.
(B) Wayne Baker to MAPC (Metropolitan area Planning Commission) with term to expire March of 1993. Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the appointment. All voted aye.
(C) Debbie Finley to MAPC with the term to expire December of 1992. Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Province to approve the appointment. All voted aye.
Under new business, Mayor Brodell displayed a volunteer award which the City of Jonesboro had received the Arkansas Municipal League Meeting. The Mayor stated this was largely due to the efforts of Ms. Marilyn Humblestien, and expressed the Councils appreciation.
Mr. Evans reported the City of Jonesboro had received recognition for its efforts in making the city more accessible to people with disabilities, and presented the Mayor with a plaque.
Mr. Bridger reminded the Council of an ordinance concerning Residential Planned Urban Development (PUD) which had been delayed till further research could be done on it.
Mr. Shelton noted the unused handicap parking spaces at the different stores within the City of Jonesboro.
Mr. Strauser reported the 1990 Arkansas Municipal Court Audit had been viewed by the City Council and each Alderman had received a copy.
Mr. Hinson stated a Parks and recreation film will be shown at the next Council Meeting.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.